Purchasing Agent

Position Summary

General Overview:

The Purchasing/Sourcing Manager coordinates activities involved with accurately planning and procuring goods and services such as raw materials, purchased services and finished products. Performs purchasing functions including preparation of purchase orders, change orders and ensures the necessary purchases are made at lowest cost consistent with approved quality and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full planning and buying for assigned commodities and or suppliers to achieve maximum supplier performance.
• Maintain the accuracy of purchase item data and planning parameters driving the ERP system.
• Provide uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies and services required by the company to operate on a daily basis; preparation and issuances of RFQ's, obtaining quotations, negotiating price and delivery terms, and ensuring the accuracy of purchase order pricing; must be able to analyze bids for accuracy/cost reduction opportunities, and be able to summarize RFQ results to recommend a sourcing strategy.
• Contact suppliers to expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, and follow up on late deliveries or other problems; utilizes sound negotiation and analysis skills to reduce overall costs.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Work with and have functional knowledge of computer systems and general office equipment
• Must continuously source for vendors that delivery improved price, service and quality
• Review, Track and communicate enrooted shipments from overseas supplies, Keep an updated “open order report” with expected time of arrivals (ETA) and communicate to TEAM FOCUS, Primarily with President, Controller, Inventory Manager, Customer Service Manager.
• Communicate, discuss and resolve any Non-Conformance issues with Vendor’s and suppliers such as pricing, quantity and quality.
• Contact overseas suppliers on daily/weekly basis for review of “open orders” to track progress of Open Purchase orders, shipments and paperwork.
• Resolve any invoice payment issue and discrepancies brought by accounts payable
• Review, discuss and schedule daily/weekly pick up/ delivery route for Focus Driver.
• Contact, follow up and coordinate Focus Industries Christmas Holiday raffle “contributions from vendors, suppliers”
• Maintain a “current vendor contact list” for all established vendor & supplier.
• Other duties may be assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Analytical Skills: Procurement managers work with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for the company, and have to evaluate the many pros and cons of each, based on price, quality, speed of delivery and other factors.
• Decision- Making Skills: you need to use the information gathers by yourself to make decisions on behalf of the company.
• Math-Skills: Basic math skills will be needed to analyze prices and get the best deals as possible.
• Negotiating Skills: you will be working with suppliers to create the best deals

LIMITATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

The above job description is meant to outline and general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This Job description in now way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000